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What is a RACI chart? Definition, template, and examples
Project Management 10 min read

What is a RACI chart? Definition, template, and examples

A RACI chart helps you define roles and responsibilities to start projects on the right foot.

Project delivery: Your down-to-earth guide
Project Management 10 min read

Project delivery: Your down-to-earth guide

In this actionable guide to project delivery, we cover the key phases, the most effective frameworks, and tips and tools to bring your project plan to life.

How to use a Gantt chart for project management in 2025
Project Management 7 min read

How to use a Gantt chart for project management in 2025

If you find yourself always replying to client questions on deadlines or explaining who’s responsible for which task, it’s time to use a Gantt chart for your projects.

How to build a project management workflow (+ 3 templates)
Project Management 10 min read

How to build a project management workflow (+ 3 templates)

In this post, we’ll give you a step-by-step guide to planning, implementing, and customizing the perfect project management workflow for your team.

5 project estimate templates (+ guide to calculating project costs)
Project Management 10 min read

5 project estimate templates (+ guide to calculating project costs)

Struggling with calculating expenses for your project? We have a free, customizable project estimate template that can help, plus four additional templates from across the web.

11 best project management templates for 2025
Project Management 10 min read

11 best project management templates for 2025

Need a hand to manage your project? Wrike has the best project management templates to help you track tasks and align your team from start to finish.

Process improvement: Your guide to improving processes
Operations 10 min read

Process improvement: Your guide to improving processes

Business processes lie at the heart of every initiative, repeatable task, or project cycle you’ll undertake. But you’ll rarely find a process that can’t be improved as your team grows. 

What is a PMIS and how does it work?
Project Management 10 min read

What is a PMIS and how does it work?

A PMIS, which stands for project management information system, helps organizations collect, organize, and manage project data.

7 project proposal template examples (and how to write better proposals)
Project Management 10 min read

7 project proposal template examples (and how to write better proposals)

Need a project proposal that ticks all the boxes? We’ll show you how to write one from scratch as well as share two ready-to-go project proposal templates.

The complete guide to managing your project pipeline
Project Management 10 min read

The complete guide to managing your project pipeline

It’s a typical workday afternoon. Someone stops by your desk, looking for advice on how to handle a bottleneck in the project pipeline. What do you do first?

Bottom-up estimating in project management: A guide
Project Management 7 min read

Bottom-up estimating in project management: A guide

Started from the bottom, now we’re here. We cover all you need to know about bottom-up estimating in project management.

Project initiation phase: Best practices for beginning stages
Project Management 10 min read

Project initiation phase: Best practices for beginning stages

Think of your project as a road trip. The planning phase is when you’ll map out your route, determine your pitstops, and book your hotels.

5-year plan template: How to create your own
Project Management 10 min read

5-year plan template: How to create your own

Why think five years ahead? Life is unpredictable, but having a five-year plan template can make a world of difference for your team.

What’s the best project plan template? 3 templates to try
Project Management 10 min read

What’s the best project plan template? 3 templates to try

Whether you’ve built a thousand project plans or this is your first, using templates will make your life as a project manager a whole lot easier.

What is a request for proposal? How to write an RFP
Project Management 10 min read

What is a request for proposal? How to write an RFP

In this guide, we’ll give you a full run-through of RFPs, including when to use one, how to write one, and how to select the right vendor.

Project plan guide: 6 steps to foolproof project planning in 2024
Project Management 10 min read

Project plan guide: 6 steps to foolproof project planning in 2024

Follow these six steps on how to create a project plan and lead your team with confidence through every stage of the process.

Strategic planning: How to set and meet your long-term goals
Project Management 10 min read

Strategic planning: How to set and meet your long-term goals

In this post, we’ll take you through the four key steps to create a strategic plan and how to implement it with your team.

What is a risk matrix?
Project Management 10 min read

What is a risk matrix?

A risk matrix is a project management tool that helps you identify and categorize potential project risks. Learn more in Wrike’s 2024 guide.

How to write a business requirements document (Template included)
Project Management 10 min read

How to write a business requirements document (Template included)

A business requirements document helps get vendors and project teams on the same page. Here’s how to create your own BRD template with Wrike.

What is an action plan? (Example and template)
Productivity 10 min read

What is an action plan? (Example and template)

Learn how to create action plans with our free, easy template.

Project coordination: Expert strategies and essential software
Project Management 10 min read

Project coordination: Expert strategies and essential software

A lot goes into planning and monitoring a project so that you can get a successful end result. Here’s how Wrike can help with your project coordination.

How to implement structural design principles
Project Management 7 min read

How to implement structural design principles

Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or just starting, this guide is your ticket to creating a better framework for your project.

How to take a contingency approach in management
Leadership 7 min read

How to take a contingency approach in management

Learn how to apply the contingency approach in management, and take advantage of its benefits to adapt to changes and achieve better results.

Capacity Planning Strategies for Optimal Utilization
Project Management 10 min read

Capacity Planning Strategies for Optimal Utilization

In today's fast-paced business world, organizations need to efficiently utilize their resources to stay competitive. Capacity planning plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal utilization of these resources. By effectively managing production capabilities, companies can meet customer demands, optimize costs, and maximize profits. This article will delve into the various strategies and key elements of